From UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive has announced the spectator policy for athletics competitions for the month of February. For the month of February, the spectator policy for indoor sports will be as follows: -no fans allowed For the month of February, the spectator policy for outdoor sports will be as follows: -no fans for exhibition…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
UMO Athletics Announces Updated Fan Attendance Policy
County, School Officials Meet On Fremont Elementary Planning
On Tuesday, a working group of staff and elected officials met to continue the initial planning discussions for the new Fremont Elementary School. The working group was developed as part of a collaborative effort between the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and the Wayne County Board of Education to ensure a smooth and successful completion…… read more »
County Has “Incredible” Waiting List For COVID Vaccine
Wayne County is focused on getting the COVID-19 vaccine out to residents, but those efforts are limited to the amount of vaccine the county receives. During Tuesday’s meeting of the county board, Wayne County Emergency Management Director Aaron Stryker said they are in need of volunteers to assist with the vaccination process. The vaccination site…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Passing Fraudulent Check At Credit Union
On January 1st, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report at State Employees Credit Union on Cashwell Drive. SECU said a member had passed a fraudulent check worth just over $1,284. The incident was investigated and warrants were secured on 31-year-old Dorian R. Thompson of Goldsboro for Uttering a Forged Instrument, Attempting to Uttering a…… read more »
WCPS To Launch Stand-Alone Middle School CDS Program
This week Monday, the Wayne County Board of Education approved a stand-alone Community Developmental School Program (CDSP) in the middle school area to better support students with significant cognitive disabilities. Beginning in August 2021, eleven rising 6th grade students from the CDSP program at Meadow Lane Elementary and eight rising 6th and 7th grade students…… read more »
Vote Online In UScellular’s Annual Black History Month Art Contest
UScellular has announced that public voting is now open in the company’s sixth annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County. For the first time, voting is available online, and the Wayne County community can visit UScellular’s Black History Month Art Contest to vote for their favorite piece of…… read more »
Charlie Bedford
January 23, 2021, 87, Wayne County Charlie Bedford was born in Wayne County, North Carolina in 1933. He fought hard but lost his courageous battle against COVID-19 on January 23, 2021. Growing up on a farm and having to crop tobacco in the summer, he knew that there was something better “out there,” and he…… read more »
Jimmy Harold Flowers
January 30, 2021, 76, Faison – Jimmy Harold Flowers, 76, resident of the Faison area, passed away Saturday night, January 30, 2021, at Vidant Duplin Hospital. He had owned and operated Flowers Mobile Home Service for many years, and recently had been employed by Britt Hog Farms as a truck driver. His life will be…… read more »
Annette Duncan
January 29th, 2021, 62, Goldsboro – Annette Duncan, 62, of Goldsboro, North Carolina died unexpectedly on January 29th, 2021. Although she had battled bravely against numerous health issues including breast cancer over the years, her loss was completely unexpected, the family is shocked, and deeply saddened. Annette was born on May 10th, 1958 to J.C.…… read more »
Henry Garland Edmundson
January 31, 2021, 89, Goldsboro – Henry Garland Edmundson, 89, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Henry was born in Wayne County on May 11, 1931 to the late Burrell and Bessie Lancaster Edmundson. He was married for 57 years to the late…… read more »
